What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bilbao is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 25h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €90 - €290.

How far is it from Cologne to Bilbao?

The distance between Cologne and Bilbao is 1210 km. The road distance is 1376 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Irun which takes 12h 21m and costs €250 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cologne to Bilbao, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 25h 7m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bilbao is 1376 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Cologne to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Cologne to Bilbao - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Bilbao by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DUS - BIO
5h 9m
€92–282
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CGN - BIO
7h 24m
€75–275
Train, bus via Irun
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
12h 21m
€251–525
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bilbao Intermodalbus
17h 17m
€189–378
Drive 1,376 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bilbaocar 1,376 km
13h 12m
€217–313
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
5h 31m
€129–305
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRU - BIO
6h 23m
€109–252
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 39m
€90–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Vitoria-Gasteizbus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus A/3714 / ...
25h 7m
€104–181

Cologne to Bilbao by train, subway, foot, and bus

38Weekly Services

12h 21mAverage Duration

€251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,209.7 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bilbao, Spain?

Lufthansa, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bilbao Intermodal via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 25h 7m.

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